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Cozy Corners and Cat Therapy at Toebean Cat Cafe

Furry Friends Welcome

Our region offers plenty of places where your furry friends are always welcome.

Pawsitively Welcoming

More businesses are allowing pets into their spaces as visitors and employees!

Paw Patrol

There’s simply nothing like the loyalty, courage and bond between dogs and their handlers.

A Helping Paw

Therapy and grief dogs are making all the difference to people during difficult times in their lives.

Veterinary Revamp

Vinton Veterinary Hospital’s expansion features a campus-style facility.

Driven to Adopt

Locals share their sweet stories of bringing home their furry family members, and the organizations who helped make it happen.

Top Dog 2021: Indigo!

Meet this year’s Top Dog, as nominated and voted on by readers.

Cats vs. Dogs: The Ultimate Showdown!

It’s the never-ending battle: cat people versus dog people (and why both sides are right).

Dolly: Independent, Floyd-Tough

A cat left on her own can pretty well take care of herself - well, almost.

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Beau poses for his official adoption photo in his new home.

Cozy Corners and Cat Therapy at Toebean Cat Cafe

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Furry Friends Welcome

Our region offers plenty of places where your furry friends are always welcome.
Buffy, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, excels at managing her parents’ hard work at Sun and Spruce Soaps. Courtesy of Sun and Spruce

Pawsitively Welcoming

More businesses are allowing pets into their spaces as visitors and employees!
Officer Kristina Wilhelm and Ghost outside of the Roanoke County Public Safety Building.

Paw Patrol

There’s simply nothing like the loyalty, courage and bond between dogs and their handlers.
Marshall is a star at his Carilion and retirement community visits, sharing love to all.

A Helping Paw

Therapy and grief dogs are making all the difference to people during difficult times in their lives.
Dr. Courtney Wiegard and project superintendent Stuart of MB Construction evaluate the plans for the new Specialty Services Center.

Veterinary Revamp

Vinton Veterinary Hospital’s expansion features a campus-style facility.
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Driven to Adopt

Locals share their sweet stories of bringing home their furry family members, and the organizations who helped make it happen.
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Top Dog 2021: Indigo!

Meet this year’s Top Dog, as nominated and voted on by readers.
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Cats vs. Dogs: The Ultimate Showdown!

It’s the never-ending battle: cat people versus dog people (and why both sides are right).
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Dolly: Independent, Floyd-Tough

A cat left on her own can pretty well take care of herself - well, almost.
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